2024 Discover Cork Schools History Project

To All Cork City National School Teachers and Secondary School History Teachers.

The Project (est. 2002/03) is aimed at both primary and post primary level. Project books may be submitted on any aspect of Cork’s rich past. Suggested topics are listed on the project brochure. The theme for this year’s project – the 2023/24 school season – is “Why stories matter”.

The project is led by Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr Kieran McCarthy and schools for this year will be provided with a 30 minute YouTube tutorial and further questions may be complied and asked during the Lord Mayor’s visits to schools. The break from the tradition of physical workshops is due to Kieran’s limited time this year due to his mayoralty duties.

The fourth-class level is open to fourth class students. The primary senior level is open to students of fifth and sixth class. Post primary entrant/s will be placed in Junior Certificate or Leaving Certificate levels. The post primary level is open to any year from first to sixth year. A student may enter as an individual or as part of a group or as part of a class project. Research and creativity are encouraged in an effort to create relevancy, awareness and appreciation of our local past amongst young people. There are prizes for best projects - trophies, book tokens, digital cameras and school workshops to be won. Certificates will be given to all entrants. Interested...then read on!

The overall Project continues to encourage and work with Cork students in celebrating, highlighting, debating and creating fresh approaches to our cultural heritage. Research and creativity are encouraged in an effort to create relevancy, awareness and appreciation of the past amongst young people. The Project also focuses on students gaining acknowledgement and self-confidence from their work. For more details click here.